Per 0.8 mL Alco drops Pseudoephedrine HCl 7.5 mg. Per 5 mL Alco Flu syr Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg, brompheniramine maleate 2 mg. Per 5 mL Alco Flu Plus Cough syr Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg, brompheniramine maleate 2 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Indications/Uses
Alco drops & Alco Flu syr Symptomatic relief of sneezing & nasal congestion due to flu. Alco Flu Plus Cough syr Relief of cough w/ sneezing & nasal congestion due to flu.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Alco dropsChildn 2-5 yr 0.8 mL 3 times daily. Alco Flu syr/Alco Flu Plus Cough syrAdult & childn >12 yr 5 mL. Childn 6-12 yr 2.5 mL, 2-5 yr 1.25 mL. To be taken 3 times daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
HTN, stroke, palpitations, insomnia.
Special Precautions
Impaired hepatic or renal function, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, cardiac disorders, DM, hypoxia, debilitated. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Insomnia, headache, palpitations, excitation, tremor, arrhythmias, tachycardia, difficulty in micturition.
R01BA52 - pseudoephedrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants. R01BA02 - pseudoephedrine ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants. R05DA20 - combinations ; Belongs to the class of opium alkaloids and derivatives. Used as cough suppressant.